Guidebook for Boca Raton
Shopping
Amphitheater for concerts, iPic movie theater, many restaurants and shops.
258 locals recommend
Mizner Park
327 Plaza RealAmphitheater for concerts, iPic movie theater, many restaurants and shops.
Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom along with many small shops and restaurants.
259 locals recommend
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades RdBloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom along with many small shops and restaurants.
This little store carries gently used designer clothing, shoes and purses.
Serendipity Consignment Boutique East
111 E Palmetto Park RdThis little store carries gently used designer clothing, shoes and purses.
Arts & Culture
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza RealNew exhibits regularly.
The HS is housed in the original City Hall and attached fire station. It showcases the history of Boca Raton and surrounding local area (like Palm Beach) including the ups and downs of the real estate market, and famous and powerful hurricanes.
11 locals recommend
Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
71 N Federal HwyThe HS is housed in the original City Hall and attached fire station. It showcases the history of Boca Raton and surrounding local area (like Palm Beach) including the ups and downs of the real estate market, and famous and powerful hurricanes.
The campus was formerly a WWII air force base but now features 3 art museums, a Living Room Theater and new football stadium + baseball, soccer, basketball.
27 locals recommend
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RdThe campus was formerly a WWII air force base but now features 3 art museums, a Living Room Theater and new football stadium + baseball, soccer, basketball.
Parks & Nature
Sea turtle hospital, sharks, fish and other exhibits. Free - donation suggested.
183 locals recommend
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 N Ocean BlvdSea turtle hospital, sharks, fish and other exhibits. Free - donation suggested.
This beach is pay-to-park, open 8 am to sunset; extensive parking areas, picnic shelters, playgrounds, bathrooms and nature walk leading to boat dock area.
43 locals recommend
Spanish River Park
3001 N. State Road A-1-AThis beach is pay-to-park, open 8 am to sunset; extensive parking areas, picnic shelters, playgrounds, bathrooms and nature walk leading to boat dock area.
This beach is at the East end of Palmetto Park Road; 8 am to sunset, walkers until 11 pm; pay-to-park or park for free along Palmetto; pavilion has excellent views; bathroom, showers, playground.
52 locals recommend
South Beach Park
North Ocean BoulevardThis beach is at the East end of Palmetto Park Road; 8 am to sunset, walkers until 11 pm; pay-to-park or park for free along Palmetto; pavilion has excellent views; bathroom, showers, playground.
Includes a dog park, golf, tennis, music amphitheater, picnic areas, playgrounds, Daggerwing Nature Center and Coconut Cove water park.
South County Regional Park
South County Regional ParkIncludes a dog park, golf, tennis, music amphitheater, picnic areas, playgrounds, Daggerwing Nature Center and Coconut Cove water park.
Six gardens from different eras, tranquil lake with fish/reptiles, museum includes paper sculptures, cafe for drinks/snacks including sushi/sake. They have festivals throughout the year.
344 locals recommend
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park RdSix gardens from different eras, tranquil lake with fish/reptiles, museum includes paper sculptures, cafe for drinks/snacks including sushi/sake. They have festivals throughout the year.
Sightseeing
This 50 acre preserve with boardwalk winding through the wetlands is a beautiful serene oasis in our bustling metropolis. During winter there are numerous birds nesting and assorted other critters.
62 locals recommend
Wakodahatchee Wetlands
13270 Jog RdThis 50 acre preserve with boardwalk winding through the wetlands is a beautiful serene oasis in our bustling metropolis. During winter there are numerous birds nesting and assorted other critters.
This 100 acre preserve with boardwalk winding through the wetlands is a beautiful serene oasis in our bustling metropolis. During winter there are numerous birds nesting and assorted other critters.
45 locals recommend
Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands
12800 Hagen Ranch RdThis 100 acre preserve with boardwalk winding through the wetlands is a beautiful serene oasis in our bustling metropolis. During winter there are numerous birds nesting and assorted other critters.
Entertainment & Activities
Displays, boardwalk, look out tower. Family water park nearby.
12 locals recommend
Daggerwing Nature Center
11435 Park Access RdDisplays, boardwalk, look out tower. Family water park nearby.
Coconut Cove Waterpark
20130 Regional Park DrA great way to cool off with friends and family!
Visit the city's website for beach webcams, tours and weather information: http://video-monitoring.com/beachcams/boca/
60 locals recommend
Boca Raton
Visit the city's website for beach webcams, tours and weather information: http://video-monitoring.com/beachcams/boca/
Mizner Park Amphitheater
590 Plaza RealConcerts and events year round.
Everything Else
This beach is pay-to-park; parking area has a lot of shade and includes picnic areas, boardwalk, bathrooms and showers.
93 locals recommend
Red Reef Park
1400 N Ocean BlvdThis beach is pay-to-park; parking area has a lot of shade and includes picnic areas, boardwalk, bathrooms and showers.
Food Scene
Excellent breakfast selection including eggs, bacon, pancakes and waffles plus omelets, stacks, veggie and gluten free options.
17 locals recommend
First Watch
21170 St Andrews BlvdExcellent breakfast selection including eggs, bacon, pancakes and waffles plus omelets, stacks, veggie and gluten free options.
The Cubsta features ice cubes made of frozen coffee! Excellent bagels and other sandwiches and drinks.
13 locals recommend
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
601 SE 3rd AveThe Cubsta features ice cubes made of frozen coffee! Excellent bagels and other sandwiches and drinks.
Along with an imaginative menu (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and delicious desserts made in-house, Saquella serves Illy coffee and espresso - excellent!
14 locals recommend
Saquella Cafe
410 Via De PalmasAlong with an imaginative menu (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and delicious desserts made in-house, Saquella serves Illy coffee and espresso - excellent!
Authentic sushi made on-premises and many other Asian dishes (Chinese, Thai, etc.) The ambiance is calm and soothing with a variety of seating areas.
Sushi Masa & Thai Cuisine
2240 NW 19th StAuthentic sushi made on-premises and many other Asian dishes (Chinese, Thai, etc.) The ambiance is calm and soothing with a variety of seating areas.
The menu has many tasty choices and the prices are reasonable, as long as you don't mind the skimpy Scottish waitress uniforms (cute but revealing).
6 locals recommend
Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Boca Raton, FL
3320 Airport RdThe menu has many tasty choices and the prices are reasonable, as long as you don't mind the skimpy Scottish waitress uniforms (cute but revealing).
With an extensive menu and several different brews made on-site, this restaurant has something for everyone. Everything on the menu is delicious!
Brewzzi
2222 Glades RdWith an extensive menu and several different brews made on-site, this restaurant has something for everyone. Everything on the menu is delicious!
Authentic Irish cuisine and many good brews here, as well as live music (check the schedule) and a fun place to hang out after the sun goes down.
24 locals recommend
Dubliner Irish Pub
435 Plaza RealAuthentic Irish cuisine and many good brews here, as well as live music (check the schedule) and a fun place to hang out after the sun goes down.
Open 24 hours with an extensive menu, everyone will find something they like at the Flashback.
Bamboléo Cocina Y Mezcaleria
1450 N Federal HwyOpen 24 hours with an extensive menu, everyone will find something they like at the Flashback.
Authentic french pastries made in-house, breakfast and lunch; assorted drinks, coffee and tea.
11 locals recommend
Cote France
100 Plaza Real SAuthentic french pastries made in-house, breakfast and lunch; assorted drinks, coffee and tea.
There are about a dozen Starbucks in town, so use your GPS to find the closest one.
90 locals recommend
Starbucks
698 Yamato RdThere are about a dozen Starbucks in town, so use your GPS to find the closest one.
Rhino Doughnuts and Coffee
126 NE 2nd StImaginative flavors and good coffee to go.